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Unsettled weather pattern continues across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches
A stalled boundary draped across northern Florida will help keep a moisture-rich, unsettled pattern in place across the Treasure Coast and Palm Beaches through...
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Jewish community leaders applaud county's swift firing of employee after antisemitic road rage incident
A Palm Beach County employee has been fired following an internal investigation that confirmed he made repeated Nazi salutes and antisemitic statements to a Jewish driver during a road rage incident....
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West Palm Beach launches West Palm Move, replacing RideWPB service
The City of West Palm Beach has announced a new public transit network that will begin this week.
safety
Indian River County traffic stop over dark tint turns into drug arrest, deputies say
A traffic stop for illegal window tint quickly turned into a much more serious situation on Sunday, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office....
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Guy Fieri serves up some Flavor Town appreciation for Palm Beach County deputies
The Mayor of Flavortown is serving up some appreciation for the men and women who spent Labor Day keeping Peanut Island safe.
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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Palm Beach County
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for east-central Palm Beach County until 3:00 p.m.60 mile per hour wind gusts and penny size hail are indicated by...
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Riviera Beach woman accused of posing as realtor, stealing $37K in homebuyer escrow funds
A Riviera Beach woman was arrested Saturday after she allegedly posed as a real estate agent and stole tens of thousands of dollars in escrow deposits....
coastal
Dog shot, injured, after allegedly charging at Fort Pierce couple in driveway
A man shot and injured a dog after deputies said it charged at him and his wife in Indian River Estates Sunday.
Local
Palm Beach Diocese says Boynton Beach priest engaged in sexual misconduct, abuse of power
The Diocese of Palm Beach says an investigation substantiated allegations of sexual misconduct, abuse of power, and fraud against a Boynton Beach priest....
safety
Scammers posing as Catholic Charities prey on Palm Beach County immigrants, church warns
Catholic Charities Diocese of Palm Beach is warning South Florida immigrants about scammers posing as advocates and offering fake legal services for a fee....
safety
Another hot and muggy day with scattered storms in the afternoon
It's another hot day across south Florida.Sunday starts with temperatures mostly in the 70s, but after the sun comes up, we head back to 90 degrees.With the h...
sports
Pres. Trump proposes West Palm Beach golf course as 'permanent' presidential institution
President Donald Trump wants his Palm Beach County golf course to become a permanent presidential institution serving presidents of both parties.
safety
76-year-old man ejected after golf cart crashes into tractor in Martin County's Tropical Farms community
A 76-year-old man was ejected and hospitalized after his golf cart struck a tractor along Tropical Way in Martin County.
safety
Investigators work to identify motorcyclist killed in Boca Raton crash
Investigators are working to identify a motorcyclist who was killed in a violent crash in Boca Raton Friday afternoon.
safety
Motorcyclist ejected, killed in crash on State Road 7
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said a man is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash on State Road 7 on Friday afternoon.
safety
Suspect identified in homicide that led to standoff at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach
A suspect accused of fatally shooting a woman in Loxahatchee, followed by an hours-long standoff at The Ben hotel in downtown West Palm Beach, is in custody.Sa...
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Solo crash on I-95 southbound in Palm City leaves driver with traumatic injuries
A driver with traumatic injuries was airlifted by LifeStar following a violent rollover crash in Palm City, according to Martin County Fire Rescue.
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Suspect charged with girlfriend's murder after Arden shooting, hotel standoff
A woman was killed in a Loxahatchee shooting. The suspect fled and barricaded himself at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach.
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Woman killed in Loxahatchee; SWAT responds in West Palm Beach
A woman was killed in a Loxahatchee shooting. The suspect fled and barricaded himself at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach.
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Loxahatchee shooting suspect arrested after hours-long standoff at The Ben Hotel
A woman was killed in a Loxahatchee shooting. The suspect fled and barricaded himself at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach.
safety
Loxahatchee shooting suspect identified, charged with first-degree murder
A woman was killed in a Loxahatchee shooting. The suspect fled and barricaded himself at The Ben Hotel in West Palm Beach.
safety
Where are the hurricanes? Atlantic off to one of its quietest starts in decades
Where Are the Hurricanes? Atlantic Off to One of Its Quietest Starts in DecadesWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — We are approaching the climatological peak of the Atlanti...
safety
Homicide leads to standoff at The Ben hotel, suspect barricaded in West Palm Beach
A large police presence in downtown West Palm Beach has resulted in extensive blockages.
government
Palm Beach County advances $8.26B budget amid debate over reserves, PBSO funding
WPTV is tracking the budget decisions that shape the services people rely on every day, and Palm Beach County commissioners spent Thursday wrestling with some tough choices....
safety
Boynton Beach woman arrested after probe of alleged illegal massage business
A woman is accused of running an illegal massage operation in Boynton Beach, according to a press release from the Boynton Beach Police Department.
Local
U.S. 441 closed in both directions after vehicle and motorcycle collision near Glades Road
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is investigation a deadly vehicle-to-motorcycle collision near the intersection of US 441 and Glades Road.
safety
Wellington man accused of setting occupied home on fire with charcoal, lighter fluid
A man is accused of setting an apartment on fire in Wellington, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
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Flood Advisory issued for Palm Beach County
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING... Flood Advisory. (WPEC)* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.* WHERE...East Centr...
safety
Mike Caruso's ballot presence raises question: Will party-line voters overlook arrest?
Suspended Palm Beach County Clerk Mike Caruso remains on the November ballot. A political expert weighs whether party-line voters could help him win.
business
First Border Collies adopted after Palm City hoarding rescue, Humane Society says
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast has begun placing border collies rescued from a Palm City hoarding case into carefully screened homes.
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Humane Society of the Treasure Coast begins placing rescued Border Collies in new homes
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast has begun placing rescued Border Collies into new homes and is offering a "Name Your Price" special for other animals....
safety
Saw palmetto berry arrest toll rises; man caught with 500 pounds in Hypoluxo natural area
PBSO says deputies found about 500 pounds of illegally harvested saw palmetto berries after arresting a Boynton Beach man at a Hypoluxo natural area.
arts
Dolly Parton films return to Florida theaters in Royal Palm Beach, Jensen Beach
Regal theaters in Royal Palm Beach and Jensen Beach are showing Dolly Parton films through Sept. 9 to benefit Imagination Library.
safety
Storm chances stay high through the holiday weekend
Rain and storm chances will continue to stay elevated as deep tropical moisture continues to stream into South Florida.
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Delray Beach woman searches for missing grandparents' graves amid long-standing cemetery neglect
Kween Miller says her grandparents' tombs have vanished at the Delray Beach Cemetery, where a city survey found most historic grave markers in poor condition....
safety
Large police presence blocks Banyan Boulevard in downtown West Palm Beach Friday night
A large police presence in downtown West Palm Beach has resulted in extensive blockages.
safety
Triple threat in the Pacific; 3 Hurricanes spinning
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — While the Atlantic Basin is currently quiet, it's a completely different story on the other side of the country. Tropical Satellite(WPEC...
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Man found incompetent to stand trial in random stabbing death of Martin County woman
Kersten Francilus, charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of 73-year-old Joyce Ellen Thompson Adams, has been remanded to a state mental hospital, the State Attorney's Office says....
safety
Month-long campaign warns Palm Beach Co. residents that 'straw' gun purchases carry 15-year prison sentences
Federal officials launch campaign warning Palm Beach residents that buying guns for prohibited persons is a felony carrying up to 15 years in prison.
business
Finding work in South Florida: Job seekers and experts weigh in on a cooling job market
Experts say a skills mismatch is widening the gap between job seekers and employers in Palm Beach County, where 36,000 are unemployed.
coastal
Coral Springs man sentenced to 45 years in woman's Delray Beach canal killing
Christopher Soto was sentenced to 45 years after his conviction in the 2023 killing of Terra Boesch, whose body was found in a Delray Beach canal.